Obituaries

Louraine Michael

Louraine Michael

Dec 20, 2024

Louraine (Saylor) Michael

63, of Fairfield Township, formerly Camden, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 20, 2024.

She was born December 3, 1961, in Dayton, to the late Charles, Sr. and Rachel (Hacker) Saylor.

In addition to her parents, Louraine was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Saylor, Jr. and Johnny R. Saylor.

She is survived by her daughters, Charly (Aaron) Wooton...

Duwayne A. Lohrey

Duwayne A. Lohrey

Dec 13, 2024

Duwayne A. Lohrey

77, of Camden, passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.

He was born April 23, 1947, in Hamilton, to the late Harry E. and Opal (Weisenbach) Lohrey.

In addition to his parents, Duwayne was preceded in death by his siblings, Delbert, Geraldine, Keith, Glenna, and Terry; and son-in-law, Jerran Adkins.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Julie M. Carr

Julie M. Carr

Dec 4, 2024

Julie M. Carr

57, of Camden, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

She was born March 17, 1967, in Riverside, Ohio, to the late Lee Roy and Joyce A. (Millard) Fannin.

In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Carr; niece, Tara Fannin; brother-in-law, Bob Carr; and her husband’s parents.

She is survived by...

Kenneth "Kenny" D. Smith

Kenneth "Kenny" D. Smith

Nov 10, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Dale Smith

61, of Somerville, went Home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

He was born March 24, 1963, in Hamilton, to Paul and Shirley J. (Bowman) Smith. 

Kenny was preceded in death by his dad, Paul; brother, David Wayne Smith; stepdad, Arley Holcomb; maternal grandparents, John and Alice Bowman; and paternal grandparents, Virgil and Willie Smith. 

He is...

Mildred J. Steele

Mildred J. Steele

Nov 9, 2024

Mildred J. Steele

84, of Camden, passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024.

She was born October 1, 1940, in Revelo, Kentucky, to the late William D. and Margaret N. (Wright) Miller.

In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Nick Steele.

She is survived by her daughters, Betsy Gray, Jill (Dwayne) Terry, and Polly (Kathy) Steele-Puma;...

Berty L. Elliott

Berty L. Elliott

Nov 7, 2024

Berty L. Elliott

age 96, of Camden, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 7, 2024.

She was born October 14, 1928, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to the late Walter N. and Mary E. (Sunderman) Willeford.

In addition to her parents, Berty was preceded in death by her husband, Loren G. Elliott; brothers; Adolf, Ben, Bill, George (Eileen), Ed, Joe, Bobby, Paul, Fred, and Carl; sisters,...

Norma "Jeannie" Swartz

Norma "Jeannie" Swartz

Oct 25, 2024

Norma Jean "Jeannie" Swartz

87, of West Elkton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 25, 2024.

She was born February 12, 1937, in Eagle, West Virginia, to the late William L. and Louetta (Toler) Thomas.

In addition to her parents, Jeannie was preceded in death by six siblings.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Nolan Swartz; children, Mirinda...

Wyatt Sidney Duckworth

Wyatt Sidney Duckworth

Oct 17, 2024

Wyatt Sidney Duckworth

With great sadness, we announce that Wyatt Sidney Duckworth passed away on October 17, 2024. Wyatt was born on February 18, 2008 to Joe and Nikki Duckworth. He was 16 years old and wildly loved. 

Wyatt lived boldly and independently, with an admirable determination to do things his own way. Wyatt had a great love of sports that began...

Wanda L Settles

Wanda L Settles

Oct 15, 2024

Wanda Settles

84, of Camden, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness, Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

She was born March 11, 1940, in Kentucky, to the late Archie and Bertha (Justice) Perry.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jr.; sons, Michael and John; and siblings, Ruth, Lois, Orville, Roy, Betty, Patty, and...

Becky Best Phillips

Becky Best Phillips

Oct 10, 2024

Becky Best Phillips

69, of Fairhaven, passed away after a long illness, Thursday, October 10, 2024.

She was born June 29, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Arnold V. and Dorothy “Dot” L. (King) Pettit.

In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Best.

She is survived by her daughters, Jackie (Josh) Asher, Wendy (Matt Donovan) Best,...

Rick L. Baker

Rick L. Baker

Sep 11, 2024

Ricky L. Baker

Of Camden, Ohio, previously of Beallsville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024.

Rick leaves behind his wife, Bonnie, of 51 years; one son, Ricky (Robin); two daughters, Holly (Zach) Walters and LeAnn (James) Baker; and two sons, David and Jeffrey, who are deceased. Rick also leaves behind his brother, Bob (Linda) of Beallsville, Ohio,...

Charles Lee Ackman

Charles Lee Ackman

Aug 23, 2024

Ackman, Charles Lee

81, died on August 23, 2024, at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, OH, due to complications from epilepsy.

Son of Lyle G. Ackman, Sr. and Verba (Morris), he was born on November 20, 1942 in Little Rock AR. He was a resident of Benton, AR until 1955 when his family relocated to Ohio. Mr. Ackman graduated from Shawnee High School...

Stormi Jae Farler

Stormi Jae Farler

Aug 21, 2024

Stormi Jae Farler

Went Home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

She was born Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Cincinnati, to her parents, Luke Farler and Nyah Diefenbacher.

Stormi was preceded in death by her great aunt, Samantha Smith; great grandma, Wanda Short; and an angel sibling.

She is survived by her parents; brother, Lucas Farler; sister, Rayni Farler; maternal grandparents,...

Carolyn M. Neal

Carolyn M. Neal

Aug 19, 2024

Carolyn Neal

born on June 27, 1952, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Shannon Neal, with whom she shared a long and happy marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Carolyn was the devoted mother of Michele (Larry) Smith, Wes (Elizabeth) Monebrake, Davena (Dave) Wilson, Casey (Chris) Tangeman, Dana (Joe)...

Larry R. Doty

Larry R. Doty

Aug 15, 2024

Larry R. Doty

88, of Camden, went Home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 15, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Doty; mother and stepfather, Billie and Buck Carr; step grandfather, Lenny Carr; and step great aunt, Kathleen Otto. 

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ruth Doty; daughter, Karen (Phil) Vienhaus; stepdaughter, Threasa (Dave)...

Roy E. Heger

Roy E. Heger

Aug 15, 2024

Roy E. Heger

85, of Camden, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024.

No services will be held.

Carolyn Jane Burton

Carolyn Jane Burton

Aug 2, 2024

Carolyn Jane Burton

went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 2nd 2024.

Born December 31, 1948 to parents Frank and Norma (Wymer) Tate.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Bobby Burton, sister Naomi (Solomon) Boseau, sister-in-law Kathy Tate, brothers-in-laws Bob Boyd and Richard Burton, special niece and nephew Jenny (Perry) Chaffin and Ryan Burton...

Joyce A. Snyder

Joyce A. Snyder

Jul 31, 2024

Joyce A. Snyder

71 of Camden, formerly of Covington, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

She was born March 14, 1953, in Covington, to the late George William Reed and Carlene (Turley) Creech.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Chris Barnett, and siblings, Mary Simon, Jeff Carpenter, and Barbara Levy.

She is...

Denise F. Morris

Denise F. Morris

Jul 21, 2024

Denise Morris

62, of Camden, formerly of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 21, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Tucker and Bernice (Young) Powell; husband, Alan Morris; and siblings, David, Terry, and Dean Tucker.

Denise is survived by her daughter, Christi (Chip) House of Camden; grandchildren, Emma, Jackson, Isabella, Paige, and Addyson; sister, Gail (Mark)...

Gary L. Finkbine

Gary L. Finkbine

Jul 20, 2024

Gary Finkbine

60, of Fairhaven, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He was born August 3, 1963, in Oxford, to Marshall E. and Ruby M. (Gabbard) Finkbine.

Gary was preceded in death by his mom, Ruby.

He is survived by his dad, Marshall (Sandy) Finkbine; significant other, Dawna Murray; daughter, Misty (Anthony) Banks; son, Turner Finkbine; grandchildren, George Volker VI...